Power System Stability
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Master the necessary tools to enable a safe and efficient operation of highly decarbonised EU power systems
As power systems increasingly integrate inverter-based resources such as wind, solar and batteries, System Operators (SO) can no longer rely on dispatchable synchronous generation for a safe and reliable grid. The inherently reliable behaviours of synchronous generation can no longer be taken for granted. Ministries, Regulators and SOs now have to consider the most efficient options to ensure a safe operation through requirements, market-based mechanisms or regulated investments.
This course looks at what this new context means for system stability and how regulators and ministries can respond. It draws lessons from recent incidents, including the April 2025 blackout in the Iberian Peninsula; covers how the current instruments available manage frequency and voltage deviations as well as possible improvements for a decarbonised system; and examines how inertia and system strength can be procured through new mechanisms such as requirements, regulated investments or market-based mechanisms. Through case studies and exchanges with experts and peers, participants will learn to identify stability risks and to assess regulatory and market options for managing them.
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This course will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge on the current European framework on power system operation services, as well as future instruments that efficiently enable a decarbonised system.
The online module will provide an overview of current challenges to power system stability as well as the basic concepts such as frequency, voltage and oscillations. The lessons learnt from the Iberian Blackout will provide a system-wide view linking frequency, voltage and oscillatory challenges.
The first residential module will deep dive into frequency management and inertia procurement. The second residential module will deep dive into voltage control and system strength procurement. For each of the residential modules, the current framework on balancing services and requirements will be presented, best practices will be highlighted, and new instruments to procure inertia and system strength will be analysed—through requirements, regulated investments or marked-based mechanisms.
The course will conclude with collaborative workshops aimed at strengthening peer-to-peer learning and encouraging exchanges between participants, instructors, and invited national experts.
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Analyse the current context of EU power systems and the upcoming challenges in system operation.
- Discuss EU best practices and propose improvements to current system operation mechanisms.
- Map and assess the system operation challenges with the policy options that can either contain or deal with them.
- Critically assess the benefits and costs of each system operation policy option: requirements, regulated investments and market-based mechanisms.
- Develop a set of regulatory solutions to address a country-specific challenge on future system operation.
The course follows a blended learning approach, combining online preparatory sessions with intensive residential training and a final online module to consolidate learning outcomes and reflect on key insights.
- 5 March 2027, 10:00 – 11:00 | Online
Welcome and introduction - 10 March 2027, 10:30 – 15:30 | Online
Live session - 16-18 March 2027 | In-person
Residential module in Brussels - 2 April 2027, 10:00 – 12:00 | Online
Closing module
This course is designed for professionals involved in the implementation of EU electricity legislation and reforms. It is tailored to participants who contribute to policy design, regulatory decision-making, or the practical implementation of energy sector reforms at national level. Participation is reserved for members of the Energy Regulation Academy (EnRA) only.
The training is intended for:
- Professionals working directly on electricity regulation and energy policy within their organisations
- Representatives from national regulatory authorities, ministries, and public institutions
- Experts and practitioners involved in advancing regulatory reforms across Member States
- The course is open to participants with relevant professional experience in the field.
The training is delivered in English. Please note that only a limited number of participants will be admitted to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
The course activities combine a range of interactive and self-paced learning components:
- Live online sessions, including an intake module, live classes, and a final closing session
- Residential training in Brussels, focusing on applied learning, peer exchange, and case-based discussions
- Learning Management System (LMS): Participants will also be able to engage with peers and experts through the Academy’s learning management system, which will support discussion, knowledge exchange, and continued collaboration after the residential training.
- Self-paced activities: Readings, video lectures, forum discussions to reinforce key learning outcomes
- Self-assessment quizzes: designed to help participants assess their understanding of key concepts and support the Academy’s learning and evaluation framework.
- A final knowledge consolidation activity bringing together key insights and participant contributions developed throughout the course
Participants attending the training course will be awarded a Certificate of Participation
Workload: 1 week (3 residential days / 2 days online, of which most are live sessions and limited self-paced reading/videos)
We have created a dedicated webpage where you can find all the practical and logistical information you need to prepare for your participation.
Please note that any updates will be published on this webpage, which should be considered your official reference for course logistics.
On this page, you will find guidance on:
- Getting to Brussels and the training venue
- Hotel suggestions
- Reimbursement guidelines
- Cancellation policy
- Contact details
We encourage you to review this information carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
